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America’s Not In a ‘No Nukes’ Mood

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A short while ago, Timothy Noah of Slate.com wrote with glee that the Obama administration’s position on Yucca Mountain effectively meant the death of nuclear power in the United States.
Laugh it up, pal. This morning, the Gallup organization shares the news that support for nuclear power has reached an all-time high, with 59 percent favoring its use, including 27 percent who strongly favor it.

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